Cross Bones (Temperance Brennan, #8)
by Kathy Reichs
Cross Bones by Kathy Reichs holds a well received rating of 3.86 out of 5, based on 17.9K reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 453 pages.
About Cross Bones
The key to a modern murder lies in the sands of history. Examining a badly decomposed corpse is de rigueur for forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. But puzzling damage on the body of a shooting victim, an Orthodox Jewish man, suggests this is no ordinary Montreal murder. When a stranger slips Tempe a photograph of a skeleton unearthed at an archaeological site, Tempe uncovers chilling ties between the dead man and secrets long buried in the dust of Israel. Traveling there with Detective Andrew Ryan, Tempe plunges into an international mystery as old as Jesus, and centered on the controversial discovery of Christ's tomb. Has a mastermind lured her into an elaborate hoax? If not, Tempe may be on the brink of rewriting two thousand years of history -- if she can survive the foes dead set on burying her.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Kathy Reichs |
| Published | 2005 |
| Pages | 453 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.86 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 17,850 |
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What genre is Cross Bones?
Cross Bones is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Cross Bones worth reading?
Based on 17.9K reader ratings, Cross Bones has an average score of 3.86 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Cross Bones?
Cross Bones has 453 pages.
Who wrote Cross Bones?
Cross Bones was written by Kathy Reichs. It was first published in 2005.
What is the ISBN for Cross Bones?
The ISBN-13 for Cross Bones is 9780743453030.0.
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